Supplier Security Assurance Specialist

About This Role
As a Supplier Security Assurance Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that VOIS's suppliers meet the highest standards of security compliance. You will be responsible for conducting due diligence, monitoring supplier risk profiles, and ensuring that security assurance processes are effectively implemented throughout the supplier lifecycle. This role is essential in safeguarding our organisation's data and operations by mitigating third-party security risks.

Who are you

You are a detail-oriented and analytical professional with a strong background in third-party security risk management. You possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, and you are passionate about maintaining high standards of security across complex supplier ecosystems. You are collaborative, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement in a dynamic global environment.

What you will do

• Liaise with suppliers to gather relevant information and monitor ongoing compliance based on their risk profiles
• Conduct security assurance activities for critical and high-risk suppliers
• Ensure suppliers are assessed, onboarded, monitored, and offboarded with appropriate due diligence related to security
• Operate and enhance processes, tools, and reporting mechanisms related to supplier security assurance
• Act as a subject matter expert in supplier security assurance, including due diligence testing, assessments, and contract negotiations
• Support the evolution of the Supplier Security Assurance framework to align with emerging threats and best practices
• Perform and document security assessments, initiating appropriate assurance responses
• Produce high-quality, accurate, and informative reports on supplier security assurance activities

What Skills You Need

• Proven experience in third-party security risk management within a complex global organisation
• Strong understanding of ISO standards relevant to security disciplines
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing capabilities
• Familiarity with supplier governance and security management processes, practices, and technical controls
• Ability to analyse complex information and present it clearly and effectively
• Desirable certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ISO 22301 Lead Auditor

What Skills You Will Learn

• Advanced supplier security assurance methodologies and frameworks
• Enhanced stakeholder engagement in a global, cross-functional environment
• Exposure to cutting-edge security technologies and compliance tools
• Continuous improvement practices in supplier risk management
• Broader understanding of global security governance and regulatory landscapes

What We Offer

• Hybrid working model
• Comprehensive medical and dental services
• Life and hospitalisation insurance
• Dedicated employee phone subscription
• Flexible benefits: Meal tickets, private pension, vacation vouchers, or cultural vouchers
• Exclusive discounts for gyms and retailers
• Annual company bonus and loyalty programme
• Ongoing education and upskilling opportunities
• 23 days of annual leave
• Special Paternal Programme – 4 months of paid paternity leave

About VOIS
VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value and enhancing quality and efficiency across 28 countries, and operating from 7 locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain and the UK.

Over 29,000 highly skilled individuals are dedicated to being Vodafone Group's partner of choice for talent, technology, and transformation. We deliver the best services across IT, Business Intelligence Services, Customer Operations, Business Operations, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, HR Operations, and many more.

Established in 2006, VOIS has evolved into a global, multi-functional organisation, a Centre of Excellence for Intelligent Solutions focused on adding value and delivering business outcomes for Vodafone.

About Vodafone
You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.

As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status.